Army AR 600-9 Height and Weight Standards: Screening Tables, 1-Site Tape Test, and ACFT Rules
Under Army Regulation 600-9 and Army Directive 2023-11, Soldiers must either weigh at or below their Height and Weight Screening Table limit, score 540+ on the ACFT (with 80+ in all events for tape exemption), or pass the body fat tape test. The primary tape test measures abdominal circumference at the navel to determine body fat percentage against age-bracket maximums (20% to 26% for males; 30% to 36% for females).
Key Takeaway Facts
- Soldiers meeting the screening table weight limit are not taped.
- Under Army Directive 2023-11, scoring 540+ on the ACFT (80+ in every event) completely exempts Soldiers from taping.
- The primary tape test is now a single circumference measurement taken horizontally across the navel.
- Soldiers who fail the 1-site test may request a confirmation test using the legacy multi-site formula within 7 days.
- Failing both screening weight and the tape test results in a mandatory flag (DA Form 268) under the ABCP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Soldier be flagged if they pass the tape test?
No. If a Soldier exceeds the screening weight table but passes the tape test, they are fully compliant with AR 600-9 and cannot be flagged or enrolled in the ABCP.
Editorial Review & Fact-Checking Assurance
This guide was researched and drafted by the ToolQix Military Readiness & Physical Standards Group and technically verified by Former Senior Enlisted Master Fitness Trainer (MFT) under ToolQix's strict accuracy protocols. Formulas, calculations, and instructions were independently tested against current industry specifications.